In Episode 28 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Nathan Edmondson of Eco Defense Group to the podcast. Nathan has worked in the entertainment industry and says his involvement in wildlife conservation was necessitated by an urgent need to protect endangered species like the African elephant. The rest is history. Nathan talks about the following during the interview: How he got involved in wildlife conservation and how EDGE was born What EDGE is and why it was started He discussed ho...
Mar 19, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In Episode 27 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes her dad, Boris Hoffman, back to the podcast. They discuss mountain lions, the Green New Deal, Conservation, gun control, hunting, and their upcoming fishing trips.
Mar 12, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In Episode 26 of District of Conservation, Gabriella deviates from the usual discussion of public policy affecting anglers and hunters to instead discuss the need for the outdoor industry to adopt a more ecumenical approach to hunting and fishing recruitment efforts, not subtraction with lectures on the "right" way to hunt or fish. She also mentions Independent Women Forum's inclusion of the podcast on their "must-listen" list: http://www.iwf.org/blog/2808804/13-Great-Podcasts-for-Conservative-W...
Mar 05, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In Episode 25 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a wide swath of trending and breaking topics. First, she discusses how keen House Democrats are with gun confiscation, rather than working to actually reduce gun violence. H.R. 8 and H.R. 1112 may pass through the House of Representatives today or mid-week, and that would be alarming. HR 8 Text: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8/text Shayna's Miami Herald Article: https://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/arti...
Feb 26, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In Episode 24 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Boris Hoffman— a general contractor and avid angler. Boris also happens to be Gabriella's dad. Boris discusses the following: — How he picked up fishing in Soviet-occupied Lithuania despite not having family interested in it —How central planning destroyed the environment in Eastern Europe —He expanded on Soviet propaganda they fed the populace that capitalism killed wildlife and the environment, but says immigrating to the USA the ...
Feb 19, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In Episode 23 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discuss how the "Green New Deal" is not only awful for the environment, it'll kill conservation efforts, boating, and other activities that involve traditional energy sources. Plus, she discussed Pennsylvania's Sunday Hunting bill being considered and animal rights activists interfering with ray fishing management efforts in Maryland. SHOW NOTES Green New Deal: https://theresurgent.com/2019/02/11/socialism-free-enterprise-environment-greennewd...
Feb 12, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In Episode 22 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a lot of news—starting with how pro-gun interests in Virginia will benefit from the fallout of political chaos befalling Governor Ralph Northam (D-VA) and Lt. Government Justin Fairfax. She also discusses appearing in both Field & Stream and Outdoor Life for the first time. She wrote about SHOT Show 2019 happenings there. Gabriella also discussed the selection of Acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, previously Deputy Interi...
Feb 05, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In Episode 21 of District of Conservation, Gabriella reviews her recent trip to SHOT Show and previews her upcoming articles reviewing the show for a big outdoor publication and ReelCamo Girl. She also discusses why it's good to see U.S. Department of Interior / US Fish and Wildlife Service social media up and running again is a good thing. Show Notes: https://www.nssf.org/successful-shot-show-featured-innovation-and-growth/
Jan 29, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In Episode 20 of District of Conservation, Gabriella updates listeners on the status of Governor Northam's (D-VA) anti-gun package—most of which were defeated—and three surprisingly good hunting bills before the General Assembly this legislative session. Show notes: Gutowski on assault weapons bans bill still in the Senate: https://freebeacon.com/issues/gun-confiscation-plan-backed-by-va-gov-defeated-in-house-awaits-vote-in-senate/ HB 1621 Hunting license; trip hunting license for residents. All...
Jan 22, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In Episode 19 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps the 19th annual Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival. She also conducts four mini interviews with four outdoor communicators at the show: —Emily George, outdoor writer, SEOPA member, and content specialist at Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Instagram: www.instagram.com/em_georgee —Debbie Hanson, outdoor writer and freshwater fishing guide out of Estero, Florida. Website: www.shefishes2.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/s...
Jan 15, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In Episode 18 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the signing of the Modern Fish Act into law, the upcoming gun legislation in Virginia's General Assembly, and her fishing/hunting goals for 2019. SHOW NOTES: Northam's announcement on "reasonable" gun package: https://wset.com/news/at-the-capitol/gov-northam-announces-gun-control-package-to-be-introduced-in-next-session Northam's $1.4M donation from gun control group, Everytown for Gun Safety, from 2017 campaign: https://www.vpap.org...
Jan 08, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In Episode 17 of District of Conservation, Gabriella sits down with Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT)'s campus division, which is run by Adam Houser and Graham Beduze. It was recorded in SW Florida over the weekend at their Eco Summit, where Gabriella delivered a "Hunting is Conservation" speech to student leaders. Adam and Graham touched upon the following: —What CFACT is and their roles in the organization —They discussed what free market environmentalism is — Conservation vs. Pres...
Jan 01, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In Episode 16 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the news of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's tenure at DOI, his accomplishments, what led to him resigning, and who his successor could be. She also discussed the Modern Fish Act making waves in the Senate, awaiting reconciliation and the Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act. Show Links: Zinke's statement: https://twitter.com/SecretaryZinke/status/1074014810830974977 Zinke v. Pruitt comparison: https://www.axios.com/smoother-but...
Dec 18, 2018•19 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In Episode 15 of District of Conservation, Gabriella explains the situation with the greater sage grouse and reforms to the 2015 plan; conservation groups backing a "Sportsmen's Package" during the Lame Duck Session, and newly announced plans to scale back the overreaches of the 2015 Waters of the U.S. which subjects all bodies of water, including puddles and ditches, to regulation. SHOW NOTES: SAGE GROUSE IUCN Status on Sage Grouse and Threats to It: https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22679503...
Dec 11, 2018•20 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In Episode 14 of District of Conservation, Gabriella touches on Bush 41's legacy with respect to conservation, environmental issues, and fishing. She also discusses why the 8-0 ruling in Weyerhaueser vs. U.S.F.W.S is a win for private property rights and conservation. She also touches upon four critical pieces of legislation awaiting passage in Congress — especially the Senate. They include the Modern Fish Act, Manage Our Wolves Act, renewing the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and Modernizing...
Dec 04, 2018•13 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In Episode 13 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a helpful article on which conservation groups hunters and anglers should support on #GivingTuesday and lists the best groups to support that promote true conservation efforts. Article on Charity Navigator, IRS 990 / 1040 Forms, and Foundation Money https://lustravagorvirginia.home.blog/2018/11/21/you-must-choose-but-choose-wisely/ Groups Gabriella mentioned as worthy of donating to or joining: Sportsmen's Alliance - https://www.spor...
Nov 27, 2018•15 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In Episode 12 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is joined by Allen Luck of American Sportfishing Association live in Old Town Alexandria. Allen serves as Digital Director at the trade organization and runs their "Keep America Fishing" initiative. He also is a tournament bass angler. Allen discusses his work with ASA, discusses the status of the Modern Fish Act, talks about his recent "catch of a lifetime", why shows like Mike Iaconelli's "Fish My City" can inspire more anglers to fish in ur...
Nov 20, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In Episode 11 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the effects of the 2018 midterm elections. She notes that Democrats who have reclaimed the House of Representatives want to pursue anti-gun legislation, but won't have it advance past their chamber. It'll die in the U.S. Senate. She notes that the new incoming Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) boasts an abysmal record on sportsmen's issues and has backing from extreme animal rights groups. S...
Nov 13, 2018•12 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In Episode 10 of District of Conservation, Gabriella details whether or not hunters and anglers will be driven to vote by single issues like public lands access and red tide/toxic algae and if they will break political orthodoxy or not; Gabriella details her thoughts on the North Dakota Democrat Party's awful ads targeting hunters and scaring them about voting today; and Gabriella details why North Carolina residents should vote and support the right to hunt and fish (RTHF) amendment against arg...
Nov 06, 2018•21 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In Episode 9 of District of Conservation, Gabriella gives a brief overview of her experience participating in TIME Magazine's "Guns in America" cover: http://time.com/guns-in-america/ She also discusses the appointment of Aurelia Skipwith to be Acting Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Senate confirmation process that await her; new hunting license numbers showing a whopping 15.6M hunters across the U.S. bought licenses; President Trump signing the most comprehensive water in...
Oct 30, 2018•16 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In Episode 8 of District of Conservation, Erin Crooks of Raise 'Em Outdoors joins the podcast. Erin discussed being a Virginia transplant, a recap of her 2018 kids' camps, why she wants more kids fishing/hunting, her son's anti-hunting kindergarten teacher, why we love GoWild, and more. Learn more at www.RaiseEmOutdoors.com Donate gear/tackle/apparel to REO here: https://www.raiseemoutdoors.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=58c1ba2c20099ecd41e1175f Follow Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram....
Oct 24, 2018•58 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In Episode 7 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recounts her recent trip to Florida, discusses National Hunting and Fishing Month proclamation, the implementation of the improved Billfish Conservation Act of 2012, both chambers of Congress passing water infrastructure bill that'll help Florida construct the EAA Reservoir, and why Sen. Kennedy (R-LA)'s No Red and Blue Banks Act will keep a check on banks that engage in social corporate policies that penalize law-abiding gun manufacturers and ...
Oct 16, 2018•11 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In Episode 6 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Joe Kondelis of Western Bear Foundation. Joe serves as president and CEO of the organization, which is dedicated to the conservation of western bears like the grizzly. Joe discussed his group's mission statement, the problem with judicial review interfering with managed grizzly hunts, offers a defense of big game hunting, and discusses the future of conservation if the Endangered Species Act isn't reformed to accurately reflect the h...
Oct 09, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In Episode 5 of District of Conservation, Gabriella breaks down the need to reform the ESA, discussed the Supreme Court case Weyerhaeuser v. USFWS, and several ESA reform bills - including a bill to delist the gray wolf - that passed in the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Oct 02, 2018•20 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In Episode 4 of District of Conservation, NRATV host Cam Edwards joins Gabriella on the show to discuss how he got his start in media, the firearms industry, how NRA members should be more invested in nuanced gun issues, why Democrats in NRA should be embraced, and how firearms proponents can work with hunters to stop the division and fight alongside one another in critical policy/cultural battles.
Sep 25, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In Episode 3, Gabriella discusses the problem with the continued halt of the managed grizzly bear hunt in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem; a DOI memo which gives more power to state wildlife agencies for managing regulations; and the passage of the modernization of the Pittman-Robertson Act, Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act, and reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund in the House Natural Resources Committee.
Sep 18, 2018•18 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In Episode 2, Gabriella recounts her experience interviewing with Time Magazine for their upcoming gun issue due out in late October. She also discussed the ramifications of halting of the upcoming managed grizzly hunt in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and why adding hunting/fishing opportunities on 30 more National Wildlife Refuges is a win for conservation-minded sportsmen. Tune in!
Sep 11, 2018•15 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In the first episode of District of Conservation, Gabriella outlines her hopes for the podcast and three goals she hopes to achieve with it. The first goal is to inspire other urban residents to get more people outdoors; the second goal is to help tell the stories of local DMV metro conservationists; and the third goal is to offer a nuanced, well-rounded take on public policy issues affecting the conservation space.
Sep 04, 2018•15 min
